8 Women's Health & Wellness Podcasts for Empathy & Insight
“What should I listen to next?” is a question we’ve all probably asked ourselves many times. Yes, sitting in silence is a beautiful (and important) thing and a good soundtrack is hard to beat - but there are times when a podcast is exactly the entertaining company we need. But even more than keeping us occupied on treadmills, errands, walks around the block, and beyond, some of our favorite podcasts also provide safe spaces to learn about all things related to wellness and women’s health.
The below podcasts host important conversations about everything from setting boundaries to scheduling breast check-ups. Each one is unique with its own voice and expertise, but we love them for their combination of empathy and insight.
Whether you’re looking for health tips, personal stories, or a feel-good community, we hope these podcasts add value - and maybe even a few laughs - to your day-to-day.
8 WOMEN’S HEALTH & WELLNESS PODCASTS FOR HEALTH TIPS WHEN YOU’RE OUT & ABOUT
Hosted by Les, the Balanced Black Girl podcast is all about self-care, wellness, and health from the perspectives of Black women. With episodes about stress management, tuning into your mental health, menstrual cycles, and Black maternal health, this podcast covers a variety of health-oriented topics - all told with empathy and approachability.
We also highly recommend downloading her journal prompts, self-care guide, and other wonderful (and free!) resources on the Balanced Black Girl website.
Starting episode recommendation: Embracing Your Single Season
2. the V Word
Meet Dr. Jenn and Dr. Erica. On their website, they’re described as “badass gynecologists” who are on a mission to “tackle relevant women’s health and reproductive policy issues.” One episode covers what hymens do (spoiler alert: not a lot!) and another discusses how climate change disproportionately affects women’s health. The episodes balance medical expertise with a little comedy - so you’ll walk away informed and entertained.
Starting episode recommendation: Climate Change & Women’s Health
3. The V Hive
Hannah started hosting The V Hive after suffering from pelvic pain, gut issues, and hormonal imbalances. Since she sought a judgment-free space to talk about all things related to women’s intimate health - she started her own podcast! There are more than a hundred episodes with conversations about acne, mental health, breast cancer, egg freezing, anxiety, and so much more.
Starting episode recommendation: Hormones, Menopause, Breast Cancer, Intimacy & More with Dr. Anna Cabeca
Cancer Actually F***ing Sucks shares stories of cancer survivors through in-depth and insightful interviews. While the podcast isn’t exclusively about women’s health, you’ll see many of the shows feature women cancer survivors and wellness coaches. In fact, the hosts, Madison Pollack and Paige Gill are not only cancer survivors who were diagnosed in their twenties, but they’re also experts in integrative and holistic health. So you’ll hear plenty of nuggets of wisdom about fitness and nutrition as you listen along.
Starting episode recommendation: Episode 1: Madison and Paige - Hodgkins Lymphoma
For anyone who is pregnant, a parent, or interested in the experiences of either - the All About Pregnancy and Birth podcast is a must-listen. Hosted by Dr. Calloway Rankins, an OB/GYN physician who has helped deliver more than 1,000 babies over 15-year-career - the All About Pregnancy podcast offers a perfect mix of support and evidence-based information. Listeners will hear from moms, dads, doulas, doctors, and yoga teachers, so depending on which experience speaks most to you - there’s likely something for you.
Also, if you’re looking for more guidance on how to talk to your doctors and make a birth plan, you may want to check out her free online birth class.
Starting episode recommendation: How You Can Have a Beautiful Birth
Jessica Murnane is an author, editorial consultant, and host of the One Part Podcast. She covers topics like birth control, perimenopause, and Hashimoto’s - sometimes all in one episode! She also recently wrote a book Know Your Endo, which is a guide to finding health and hope with the chronic condition of endometriosis.
Starting episode recommendation: 141: Breast Cancer Prevention with Shaney jo Darden (ps, this is our Founder of Keep-A-Breast!)
Dr. Maj brings her experience as a chiropractor, health and wellness expert, functional nutritionist, and author to the podcast Women Seeking Wellness. No matter what she’s talking about - headaches or stress eating - she brings an equally warm and practical approach to every episode. BTW, most episodes are in the 10 to 25-minute range, so get a lot of information in a short amount of time.
Starting episode recommendation: Even a 10 Minute Walk will Improve Your Brain
Meditation, self-compassion, mental health, and stress management are just some of the many wellness-oriented topics on The Mindful Kind podcast hosted by Rachael Kable. The vibe of the episodes - which are typically 10-15 minutes long - is positive and thoughtful, perfect for starting your days or ending your nights on a good note.
Starting episode recommendation: How to deal with rumination
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Marika is a copywriter and editor from Los Angeles, who is always adding books to read and places to visit on her bucket list. A former barista, teleprompter operator, and news producer - she found her happy home working in content. If you’re a fan of Greek food, pangolins, graphic memoirs, and anything involving women’s health, she’d love to connect!
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